News

May-15-2018
— Seven employees at TRICO HQ in Pontypool were recently presented with engraved watches and a Dartington Crystal Clock by Managing Director, Adam Richards, for their 25 years of dedicated service.

Mar-19-2018
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TRICO will be presenting Epic Accessories with a Peugeot van at the A1 Spring Trade Show, after having successfully exceeded their target during the three-month wiper blade promotion following A1’s Convention last year.

Mar-05-2018
— It's cold outside and your car is buried in snow. A quick way to get that snow off your windscreen is to wipe it off with your wiper blades, right? Well, it may be quick, but it's not a good idea!

Feb-26-2018
— With winter weather in full swing, motorists may have their sights set on an escape route. However, nothing will ruin a spring break faster than an unplanned trip to an unfamiliar garage- check the wiper blades before setting off.

Jan-16-2018
— During the last 100 years TRICO UK has evolved from being solely a manufacturing plant, to become a state of the art, rapid response, distribution centre with full testing and approval facilities, serving all of Europe.

Jan-09-2018
— TRICO is actively encouraging garages and stores to promote their free fitting service with its popular wall poster to encourage them to provide a free wiper check to ensure their customers’ blades are safe- hundreds of the posters have already been sent out- don’t miss out!

Dec-12-2017
— With hail, sleet and snow all forecast imminently TRICO has launched both the Ice wiper blades and Ice scraper kits to both garages and factors to help their customers to be prepared for the wintery weather.

Nov-01-2017
— TRICO, a leading supplier and OEM manufacturer of wiper blades, has pledged its support for Redditch United Football Club once again by lending its services to a day of fundraising and gift-giving in the local area.

Oct-31-2017
— To celebrate its centenary, TRICO will be giving away a box of TRICO beer Brand 17 to the first 10 people to visit its stand on each day and sign up to its mailing list, during Mechanex Sandown. In addition, every other visitor who signs up over the course of the two-day event will go into a prize draw, with the chance to win one of the extra boxes on offer.

Oct-12-2017
— With the clocks going back and daylight hours getting shorter, visibility is particularly important, especially as the weather can change in no time during the winter months. So, if windscreen wipers aren’t functioning properly, drivers will have a hard time assessing the conditions ahead, which means they pose a potential risk to those around them.

Oct-11-2017
— With the clocks going back, winter can be a dangerous time to be on the roads, even for the most experienced driver, so to help them stay safe this winter garages should offer a free winter wiper blade check.

Oct-10-2017
— TRICO is delighted to announce that Redditch United midfielder Arjun Jung (AJ) will become their football ambassador, strengthening the link between the Evo-Stik League’s Southern Premier club and the stadium sponsor.

Oct-06-2017
— Redditch United Football Club played host to a successful evening of networking, food and football, as sponsors TRICO and Comline invited dozens of guests to watch the home game against Slough Town on Tuesday night.

Sep-21-2017
— TRICO is delighted to announce that it has been chosen to supply Toyota’s Optifit wiper blade range, supplied as Original Equipment replacements throughout its main dealer network using TRICO’S Hybrid Blades.

Sep-17-2017
— TRICO and Comline are delighted to invite customers and media to The TRICO Stadium, home of Redditch United Football Club, on Tuesday 26thSeptember, where the Reds will be continuing their promotion push against Slough Town.

Aug-24-2017
— To celebrate their centenary year TRICO will be issuing a TRICO branded beer give away a box to the first 30 people to sign up to their mailing list on the stand each day at Mechanex and everyone else that signs up over the course of the day will go into a draw to win one of 20 sets on offer.

Jul-26-2017
— A hundred years on and TRICO continues to be trusted by OE manufacturers to deliver wiper blades and full wiper systems on various commercial vehicles, including trucks, coaches and agricultural equipment.

Jul-20-2017
— When replacing wipers, always remove the old wipers and then thoroughly clean the screen before fitting new ones. Pay particular attention to the top and bottom of the sweep areas as dirt collects here. If not cleaned, this dirt will immediately contaminate new wipers.

Jul-11-2017
— “With summer here, drivers must prepare for a shift in weather and road conditions,” said Sam Robinson, TRICO product and brand manager for the UK. “This is when driver visibility is critical, and vehicles need to be equipped with highly functional and effective wiper blades.”

May-15-2017
— When a bicyclist and a National Roadster collided on a Buffalo, New York,
street late one rainy night in 1917, it was an impact felt around the world.
Although the cyclist was not seriously injured, the accident was enough to
profoundly shake the driver of the car, Buffalo theatre owner J.R. Oishei.
Vowing that such an accident should never happen again, Oishei was
determined to improve the ability of drivers to see during bad weather.

May-10-2017
— TRICO is well aware that space can be limited in some garages, motor factors and retail stores so they have introduced a Flex carton merchandiser measuring just 60cm x 40cm and 1.6m tall. It comes pre packed with 64 flex blades, a header card and catalogue.

Apr-19-2017
— TRICO, a world leader in wiper blade technology, is delighted to announce the introduction of its latest wiper blade range extensions, with four blade lengths all featuring the brand new 19mm Push Button FZ connection system.

Apr-04-2017
— TRICO, the world’s leading windscreen wiper blade developer and supplier, has some exciting new product developments for this year and with 100 years leading the wiper market the company has unrivalled experience and expertise available to their trade customers.

Mar-05-2015
— Windscreen wiper blades take a battering during the winter months. In addition to having to deal with rain, they have to sometimes contend with ice and snow, all of which take their toll and can affect wiping performance. Spring is the right time to check wiper blades and if necessary have them replaced.

Dec-04-2014
— Original factory fitted components such as tyres, brakes and windscreen wiper blades, are usually the preferred choice by drivers when replacement parts are required. The focus on quality and performance are key considerations for motorists, and so the original components used by vehicle manufacturers are usually the consumer’s first choice.

Nov-24-2014
— Driving in poor weather conditions brings with it many challenges. The UK is also experiencing more periods of wet weather than in previous years which places more pressure on windscreen wiper blades, and yet they are the most neglected component on a vehicle according to consumer research.

Nov-19-2014
— TRICO are always conscious of its aftermarket buyers and sellers and so the company has expanded its TRICO Flex multi-fit product line in 14 part numbers with the addition of blade lengths from 730mm, 750mm and 800mm. This delivers a universal fit wiper blade at competitive pricing. TRICO Flex is now the perfect way for retailers and drivers to upgrade to the latest beam blade technology.